Gu Changsheng couldn't help but shook his head and smiled bitterly, feeling a little helpless.
In fact, it is not just these demons and heretics who are targeting him because of his status as a sage who governs the country.
Even the demons and barbarians in northern Xinjiang will regard him, a wise man who governs the country and the future pillar of the Great Zhou Dynasty, as a thorn in their side and a thorn in their flesh.
However, Gu Changsheng is now in the heart of the Great Zhou Dynasty, in Nankang Prefecture, Jiangnan Prefecture.
No matter how much the demon barbarian hated him, he was still beyond his reach.
Of course, there must be internal agents and spies on the demon and barbarian side within the Great Zhou, just as the human race also has internal agents and spies on the demon and barbarian side.
It's just that these internal responses are too precious and rare.
Although Gu Changsheng is a wise man who governs the country, talent and learning do not mean ability.
Throughout the dynasties, there have always been people who made famous works that helped the country, but their lives were wasted.
For the sake of Gu Changsheng, I risked the lives of those precious people.
At least in the eyes of today's demons and barbarians, it's not worth it.
But even so.
The remaining threats from demons and heretics are enough to give Gu Changsheng a headache.
"In the final analysis, we still lack strength!"
Shake your head and put away the distracting thoughts in your heart.
Strength is the basis for a foothold.
Without strength, even if he does not resign and retains the title of county baron, as he continues to rise to prominence, he will still be assassinated by monsters, ghosts, and even the savages of northern Xinjiang.
In this case, it’s better to take the initiative!
"Follow the road of scientific examination, and use the talents awarded by the imperial examination to draw the second natal painting in the God Sacrifice Painting Palace as soon as possible."
It doesn't even need to be drawn perfectly.
As long as I can draw this natal painting until it causes chaos in the Heavenly Palace, no, I can call myself the Monkey King.
Gu Changsheng felt that his strength might be enough to protect himself.
After all, it is different from the first natal painting "Zhong Kui Catching Ghosts".
The second natal painting will improve Gu Changsheng's actual combat ability even more. This can be seen from the innate Taoist body that was previously rewarded.
Just when Gu Changsheng was thinking deeply.
Outside the small courtyard, Xuanyuan Xue's voice sounded at the right time.
"Gu Xian is here. The imperial decree has been conveyed. Please invite Gu Xian and Su Siwei to come forward to receive the order!"
"oh?"
Hearing Xuanyuan Xue's voice, Gu Changsheng's eyes lit up and he immediately stepped forward.
On the other side of the small courtyard, Su Rou, who was also honing her martial arts skills, was a little surprised.
"Do I have a will too?"
Su Rou was a little worried, but she still followed Gu Changsheng out of the courtyard.
Xuanyuan Xue looked at the two people in front of her with a smile, her eyes focused on Su Rou, and there was appreciation in her eyes.
"Xuanyuan Qianhu, do we want to kneel down and worship?"
Compared to Su Rou's restraint, Gu Changsheng was much more free and easy, and asked with a smile.
"Gu Xian is a great sage who governs the country. As a rule, you don't need to kneel down when you see Your Majesty. Moreover, His Majesty's decree is also very concise. I will convey it to you two directly."
Xuanyuan Xue smiled slightly and looked behind her. A guard quickly stepped forward, took out a golden token and a ring-shaped Wenlong jade pendant, and handed them respectfully into Xuanyuan Xue's hands.
The Wenlong jade pendant is extremely magical. Under the refraction of the sun, it reflects the flowing light. When Gu Changsheng's eyes fell on this jade pendant.
I can even feel refreshed and refreshed, and my whole mind is ethereal and clear.
And that golden token is also very extraordinary. There is a golden dragon engraved on it, with teeth and claws, full of power, as if it can jump out of the token at any time. The power of the dragon is also involuntarily awe-inspiring.
When the golden token is taken out.
The black-armored cavalry guarding behind Xuanyuan Xue, even Mo Qiong, who was a captain, could not help but stand up solemnly, looking at the golden token with boundless shock and envy in their eyes.
This detail did not escape Gu Changsheng's eyes.
It also made him curious.
Xuanyuan Xue immediately said: "Gu Xianren was not allowed to resign and wanted to take the scientific examination. Your Majesty read the Xianren's "Zhong Kui's Ghost Hunting Picture" for his merits, and specially awarded Gu Xianren to enter Nankang Academy without taking the exam. He was promoted to Nankang Academy half a year later. Integrated Mansion Examination.”
"also."
Xuanyuan Xue took a step forward and handed the Wenlong Jade Pendant to Gu Changsheng.
"This Nankang Order is also given to Gu Xian. With this order, Gu Xian can go directly to Nankang Academy and study hard in the Nankang Pavilion in preparation for the imperial examination!"
"Nankang Pavilion? Nankang Order?"
Gu Changsheng took the Wenlong Jade Pendant, but there was a hint of doubt in his eyes.
But there is no need to rush to ask these questions now.
Gu Changsheng looked at the remaining golden token next to Xuanyuan Xue.
This Wenlong jade pendant is for myself.
That golden token, as expected, should be for Sister Su Rou.
Sure enough, after giving the Nankang Order, Xuanyuan Xue looked at Su Rou next to him and said with a smile: "Su Siwei is in Anping County, suppressing demons and eliminating demons, and has made great achievements in protecting Gu Xian. His martial arts talent is even rarer, so your Majesty has issued this order." , Su Siwei is allowed to enter Tianjing, enter the Demonic Pond, and practice in seclusion for one year!"
"Demon Pond!"
I heard this name.
Don't talk about those black armor cavalry.
Even Gu Changsheng and Su Rou were stunned.
In Nankang Pavilion, Gu Changsheng and Su Rou are still a bit unfamiliar.
But the Demon Suppressing Pool is different!
Among the martial arts people in the world, who doesn't know that the Great Zhou Dynasty can attract the best warriors to gather under the banner of the Great Zhou Dynasty? Even if the court becomes more civilized than martial arts, there are still many warriors who still want to learn literary and martial arts and sell them to the emperor's family.
For what?
Isn't it because Dazhou controls many secret realms that are extremely precious to martial artists and can greatly shorten the training time?
The Demon Suppressing Pond is the most top-notch existence among the many martial arts secret realms under Dazhou.
"Martial arts practice relies on water grinding skills!"
"Without enough time to accumulate, it will be difficult to make achievements in martial arts."
But the Demon Suppressing Pool can greatly shorten this process!
"One year of practicing in the Demonic Pond is equivalent to ten years of practicing martial arts in the outside world!"
Looking at Su Rou beside her, who was so shocked that her mouth opened slightly, Gu Changsheng couldn't help but reveal a knowing smile.
Without thinking, he could guess that the court's move was actually to win over him.
But this did not prevent Gu Changsheng from bowing solemnly towards Xuanyuan Xue in front of him: "Xuanyuan Qianhu, thank you very much!"
Gu Changsheng knew very well.
The court didn't know about his friendship with Su Rou, and even if it knew, it wouldn't care too much.
A small Siwei, barely a ninth-grade official.
Being granted a royal decree by the imperial court was enough for her to be grateful, and for Gu Changsheng to "owe" a favor to the imperial court.
If you want to get the qualification for the Demon Suppressing Pool, you don’t even have to think about it!
Needless to say, there must be a reason for Xuanyuan Xue's recommendation, so that this reward from the imperial court can be so considerate!